Highlands Council failing to deliver

5:36 PM,
Feb. 28, 2013

Written by

Elliott Ruga

At the Feb. 21 Highlands Council meeting, Council Member Tracy Carluccio suggested that the Council take a position on the proposed open space bills that are currently working through the state Legislature, bills that will determine how to fund the now depleted Garden State Preservation Trust. Her suggestion was soundly dismissed by Chairman Rilee, who claimed "they" already know exactly how we feel.

Council member Francis agreed, stating he wasn't interested in what the Legislature was doing unless it was a water tax that went directly to the Highlands. Vice-Chairman Alstede was ...